In evolution, __________ leads to the gradual loss of unselected traits.

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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce. This leads to the gradual loss of traits that are not selected for, as they are not beneficial for survival and reproduction. Mutations, epidemics, pandemics, and infections may also play a role in evolution but are not specifically related to the gradual loss of unselected traits.

In Evolution, __________ Leads to the Gradual Loss of Unselected